St. Ambrose University

518 W. Locust Street
Davenport, IA 52803-2898
http://www.sau.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1882
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students2,698
Endowment39,262,489
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition19,535
Room/Board7,240
Services
Associated FirmsJohn Deere, Lee Enterprises, McGladrey & Pullen
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsCatich Art Gallery, Msgr SG Menke Observatory, Bishops House Inn, Children's Campus
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service
MuseumsCatich Art Gallery, Msgr SG Menke Observatory, Bishops House Inn, Children's Campus
Periodical Subs751
# of Books147,083
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year80%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size20 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing50%
College housing typescoed dorms (44%), women's dorms (10%), men's dorms (2%), apartment for single students (15%), other housing options (29%)
Popular Events Galvin Performing Arts Series, Sports events, Homecoming
Nearest AirportMoline, Illinois (7)
Nearest TrainGalesburg, Illinois (35)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations43
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Buzz: On Campus (once every two weeks); Quercus (once a year)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Beta Beta Beta Biological Society, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Delta Mu Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Eta sigma, Pi Theta Epsilon, Psi Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) PAX Christi, Music Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bee Global (Intercultural), Black Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Phi Omega, Ambrosians for Peace and Justice, Amnesty International, Biology Club, Campus Activities board, College Democrats, College Republicans, computer club, Fitness and Sports Medicine Organ, Green Life, Harbor, IMPACT, Internatl Assn of bus Communicators, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, NOW, Pre-Law Club, Psychology Club, Student Alumni Assn, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Student Govt. Assn, Student Nurse Assn. , Student Occupational Therapy Assn. , Student Physical therapy Organization, Chamber Singers, Chorale, Jazz Bank, KALA University Radio, STAMVOJA (vocal jazz group that performs hip, be-bog & accapella), TV-11 Television Station